Hassan Al-Thawadione of the heads of the Cup of World of Qatar, has acknowledged the death of “between 400 and 500” migrant workers during the preparations for the tournament.
In an interview with the British channel TalkTV, Al Thawadi has admitted these deaths, after the British newspaper The Guardian carried out an investigation that estimated the deaths at 6,500.
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Until now, Qatar had only acknowledged the death of 40 migrants in the construction of stadiums.
Each year security at these sites is improving. I think that in general, the need for a labor reform indicates that improvements must be made. This is something that we recognized before carrying out the candidacy. The best that have been produced has not been for the World Cup. We have had to do them because of our values,” Al Thawadi admitted.
“The World Cup has served as an accelerator,” he added.
Regarding the number of dead workers, The manager assured that it is “between 400 and 500”. I don’t have the exact number. but a death is a death, it is too much. It’s clear and simple.”
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